concept   holiday celebrations
culture   Saudi Arabia
statement   In Saudi Arabian culture, celebrating Islamic holidays with prayers, feasting, and family gatherings is a common tradition.
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1 celebrating holidays Saudi Arabia Celebrating religious holidays such as Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha with special prayers, feasts, and the giving of gifts is common. 1
2 celebrations and holidays Saudi Arabia Public celebrations and holidays are typically rooted in Islamic traditions and may involve prayers, fasting, and charity. 1
3 christmas traditions Saudi Arabia Not commonly celebrated due to the predominance of Islam, but observed by Christian minorities with church services and family gatherings 1
4 holiday celebrations Saudi Arabia Eid al-Fitr is celebrated with prayers, giving to charity, visiting family and friends, and preparing special dishes like maamoul (filled cookies) and samosas. 1
5 holidays and festivals Saudi Arabia Religious holidays such as Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha are observed with prayer, acts of charity, and large communal meals 1
6 holidays and paid time off Saudi Arabia Holidays and paid time off are important, but there is a cultural emphasis on dedication to work with limited time off for leisure. 1
7 personal holidays Saudi Arabia Personal holidays are observed with more subdued and private activities, often focusing on religious and family traditions 1
8 school holidays Saudi Arabia The school week is usually Sunday to Thursday, with longer holidays for Islamic celebrations like Eid al-Fitr and Hajj. 1
9 use of public holidays Saudi Arabia Public holidays are often used for traditional ceremonies, feasting, and hospitality toward guests. 1
10 workplace holidays Saudi Arabia Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha are significant holidays with extended time off work 1